"Silicosis"^^ . "Silicosis"^^ . . . "An occupational lung disorder caused by the inhalation of silica dust. It results in the inflammation and scarring of the upper lobes of the lungs. It may be an acute or chronic disorder. In the acute form, patients develop shortness of breath, fever, and cyanosis. In the chronic form patients, develop progressive shortness of breath.NCI" . "Pneumoconiosis due to the inhalation of dust of stone, sand, or flint containing silicon dioxide, with formation of generalized, nodular fibrotic changes in both lungs. (Dorland, 27th ed)MSH2003_2003_05_12" . "Disease or Syndrome"^^ . "C3369"^^ . "Silicosis"^^ . . "C0037116"^^ . "SilicosisPTNCI" .